Thai Post - EMS- Tracking

[menzies233]

Anyone understand how the EMS Tracking system works here?

I posted a 1 page document - normal sized letter to the UK, it cost 950 Baht and was given a tracking number.

In the past I have posted within Thailand via EMS for less than 50 Baht and have been able to track the letter from collection to delivery and even see who signed for the delivery.

For 950 Baht, the package seems to have disappeared as soon as it reached Swampy sort facility!

Anyone know how or if it can be tracked after arriving at Swampy Airport?

Will there ever be a final "Delivered" status for 950 Baht or is it just pot luck?

Cheers.

[CharlieH]

The problem or issue is that the Royal Mail do not offer point to point tracking on most items, they only enter AFTER its been delivered as proof of delivery, in most cases.

[menzies233]

The problem or issue is that the Royal Mail do not offer point to point tracking on most items, they only enter AFTER its been delivered as proof of delivery, in most cases.

Cheers,

I suspected it was some sort of incompatibility. Do you have any idea how long after you get the message from EMS "RECEIVED AT SWAMPY" it actually takes to get to the delivery in the UK? Basically my EMS tracking ends after receiving at Swampy, there are no details of it leaving basically you get "Container Received" and that is it? I wondered how EMS compared to something like DHL as the pricing is pretty much the same, but DHL have better tracking internationally. (as far as I can see)

Thanks!

Edited October 10, 2015 by menzies233

[CharlieH]

In my experience, EMS is generally done within 5 days (working days)

[swampdonkey]

Anything I have sent the tracking has updated when Processed through sort facility at airport mail center

And again when it arrives in the UK

[Neocon]

Try to enter the Thai Post International EMS Tracking # into the British postal service (whatever it's named) online tracking service. It works when I EMS to the US and enter the Thai Post EMS tracking # into USPS.com. it shows article arrival stateside and each waypoint until final destination delivery.

[Isan Farang]

The problem or issue is that the Royal Mail do not offer point to point tracking on most items, they only enter AFTER its been delivered as proof of delivery, in most cases.

Cheers,

I suspected it was some sort of incompatibility. Do you have any idea how long after you get the message from EMS "RECEIVED AT SWAMPY" it actually takes to get to the delivery in the UK? Basically my EMS tracking ends after receiving at Swampy, there are no details of it leaving basically you get "Container Received" and that is it? I wondered how EMS compared to something like DHL as the pricing is pretty much the same, but DHL have better tracking internationally. (as far as I can see)

Thanks!

You can check your package until delivery using the Thai Tracking system. This is a package I just recently sent.

If sent by EMS the 13 digit code will start with EE

September 28, 2015

14:34:16 PATHUMMALAI Accept 400355 SVR34001_01 001 34001 September 28, 2015

16:29:02 PATHUMMALAI Items Into Container 400355 T34001-IN-01 007 37 34001 September 28, 2015

16:29:07 PATHUMMALAI Dispatch 400355 T34001-IN-01 008 34001 September 28, 2015

16:30:50 PATHUMMALAI Items Into Container 400355 T34001-IN-01 007 37 34001 September 28, 2015

16:34:49 PATHUMMALAI Dispatch 400355 T34001-IN-01 008 34001 September 28, 2015

21:28:52 UBON RATCHATHANI MAIL CENTER Items Into Container 200139 I418030D1803 007 37 34010 September 28, 2015

21:29:44 UBON RATCHATHANI MAIL CENTER Dispatch 200139 I418030D1803 3401010010 008 34010 September 29, 2015

09:21:18 SUVARNABHUMI MAIL CENTRE Container Received 200004 I818030D1809 010 10001 September 29, 2015

14:20:50 SUVARNABHUMI MAIL CENTRE Departure From Outward OE 200004 - 002 10001 October 2, 2015

00:49:00 Great Britain (GBCVTA) Accept 199999 GBGBCVTA 001 99999 October 2, 2015

01:33:00 Great Britain (GBCVTB) Items Into Container 199999 GBGBCVTB 007 99999 October 2, 2015

01:33:00 Great Britain (GBCVTB) Dispatch 199999 GBGBCVTB 008 99999 October 3, 2015

06:00-08:59 Great Britain Delivery Status Successful Recipient Name 199999 GBRG4 6PP 012 0600-0859 0 99999

[DGS1244]

As previously mentioned I recently EMS a package to the UK and was able to track it the whole way and even had a copy of the receiving signature, so it works some of the time.

[whatproblem]

The magic words are " works sometimes"

[Shiver]

The problem or issue is that the Royal Mail do not offer point to point tracking on most items, they only enter AFTER its been delivered as proof of delivery, in most cases.

This has been my experience too in many instances (not only EMS but others like USPS). You see the point it leaves a country, and then radio silence, then it appears at your doorstep and only gets updated online later in the day. It's a bit hit and miss though, and not always the same level of detail.

Sometimes 5 days with standard mail, sometimes several weeks (internal to Thailand usually 1-2 days)..

I'm waiting for a package right now from HK that suggests between Oct 4th (a Sunday) and Oct 20th (when I won't be here). Would be nice to have a bit more clarity so I could plan.

Edited October 11, 2015 by Shiver

[Urbain]

The App Thai Post Track Trace is a little better. The time spend for traveling between Thai en external Airports (or via versa) is unpredictable. Why?

[Jeffkp]

I use DHL for all international mailing/shipping. I don't trust Thai Mail.

[thaiguzzi]

I use DHL for all international mailing/shipping. I don't trust Thai Mail.

Just the opposite. Always had problems with UPS/DHL, especially when i ran a UK engineering business 89-03. Royal Mail far better. Ditto over here, UPS/DHL/FedEx are a pain in the arse especially with customs duties involved. Thai EMS has proved consistently very reliable.

Back to the OP, i have always been able to track, direct to the final destination (inc abroad) using their Thai website and your individual EMS number. Occasionally things sit in limbo for 24 hours, but keep checking.

[RedQualia]

Try to enter the Thai Post International EMS Tracking # into the British postal service (whatever it's named) online tracking service. It works when I EMS to the US and enter the Thai Post EMS tracking # into USPS.com. it shows article arrival stateside and each waypoint until final destination delivery.

Alas, I've seen no evidence that this works when going from the US to Thailand. EMS is a worldwide system, and the US postal tracking system is 100% compatible. Thai post seems not to enter the tracking info upon receipt of anything here in LOS. Once it leaves the states (or wherever?), you get nothing, unless and until it shows up at its destination. Many times, for me, nothing arrives.

Outbound EMS tracking may work, assuming the receiving country bothers to track the package. But for mail inbound to LOS, it's expensive and worthless, so save your money. Sending something to LOS registered, or via UPS, would likely be more reliable.

[gandalf12]

There is an Andriod app and I assume Apple have it, called ems tracking. I have used it when sending to Singapore and it told me when it left, arrived and everything inbetween

[menzies233]

Cheers for all of the suggestions. I now have recieved today (3pm) a new entry from Thai Post

October 10, 2015
12:22:26

SUVARNABHUMI MAIL CENTRE Departure From Outward OE

This message turned up 26 hours or more after it happened.

Still nothing to say it is even in the UK yet though, I won't hold my breath!

[bazza40]

EMS worked quite well within Thai boundaries, based on a couple of packages. Don't know what happens when it goes international.

[mojaco]

Trackchecker app work great. This is current tracking via USPS USA to Thailand

Shipito 2015-10-05

-------------

10/05/2015 - Pre-Shipment Info Sent to USPS

10/05/2015 3:03 PM - Accepted at USPS Origin Sort Facility, PORTLAND, OR 97208

10/05/2015 4:18 PM - Arrived at USPS Facility, PORTLAND, OR 97218

10/05/2015 10:04 PM - Track added

10/05/2015 11:07 PM - Departed USPS Facility, PORTLAND, OR 97218

10/06/2015 5:32 PM - Arrived at Sort Facility, ISC SAN FRANCISCO (USPS)

10/06/2015 5:33 PM - Processed Through Sort Facility, ISC SAN FRANCISCO (USPS)

10/07/2015 3:19 AM - Arrived, San Francisco, UNITED STATES

10/07/2015 :21 AM - Departed, San Francisco, UNITED STATES

10/08/2015 1:01 PM - Departed, Seattle, UNITED STATES

10/09/2015 5:37 PM - Departed, Tokyo, JAPAN

10/09/2015 11:20 PM - Departed, Bangkok, THAILAND

10/10/2015 5:09 AM - Processed Through Sort Facility, THAILAND

10/10/2015 5:09 AM - Accept, Bangkok EMS Centre, 10020, TH

10/10/2015 5:24 AM - Customs Clearance, THAILAND

10/10/2015 5:24 AM - To Customs, Bangkok EMS Centre, 10020, TH

10/10/2015 12:06 PM - Accept, Bangkok EMS Centre, 10020, TH

10/10/2015 5:12 PM - Items Into Container, Bangkok EMS Centre, 10020, TH

10/10/2015 6:14 PM - Dispatch, Bangkok EMS Centre, 10020, TH

10/10/2015 6:14 PM - Customs clearance processing complete, THAILAND

10/11/2015 3:05 PM - Container Received, DEN CHAI MAIL CENTER, 54010, TH

10/11/2015 4:05 PM - Container Received, DEN CHAI MAIL CENTER, 54010, TH

10/11/2015 5:1 6 PM - Items Into Container, DEN CHAI MAIL CENTER, 54010, TH

10/11/2015 5:16 PM - Dispatch, DEN CHAI MAIL CENTER, 54010, TH

[ThaiWai]

Try to enter the Thai Post International EMS Tracking # into the British postal service (whatever it's named) online tracking service. It works when I EMS to the US and enter the Thai Post EMS tracking # into USPS.com. it shows article arrival stateside and each waypoint until final destination delivery.

Alas, I've seen no evidence that this works when going from the US to Thailand. EMS is a worldwide system, and the US postal tracking system is 100% compatible. Thai post seems not to enter the tracking info upon receipt of anything here in LOS. Once it leaves the states (or wherever?), you get nothing, unless and until it shows up at its destination. Many times, for me, nothing arrives.

Outbound EMS tracking may work, assuming the receiving country bothers to track the package. But for mail inbound to LOS, it's expensive and worthless, so save your money. Sending something to LOS registered, or via UPS, would likely be more reliable.

Going from Thailand and too Thailand are two different things. You cannot track a USPS package in Thailand after it has left the US.

[mojaco]

Yes you can

[thaiguzzi]

Cheers for all of the suggestions. I now have recieved today (3pm) a new entry from Thai Post

October 10, 2015

12:22:26

SUVARNABHUMI MAIL CENTRE Departure From Outward OE

This message turned up 26 hours or more after it happened.

Still nothing to say it is even in the UK yet though, I won't hold my breath!

Told you. Just keep on trackin'. Jai yen yen...

[menzies233]

Try to enter the Thai Post International EMS Tracking # into the British postal service (whatever it's named) online tracking service. It works when I EMS to the US and enter the Thai Post EMS tracking # into USPS.com. it shows article arrival stateside and each waypoint until final destination delivery.

Well you could knock me down with a feather!

I did what you suggested, with much doubt, but entering the EMS code into the UK Parcelforce website is actually tracking the parcel! You live an learn. What I don't understand is why it appears to have left Swampy on the 10th and is still nowhere to be seen on the UK or EMS site, could it be on a hot air balloon or a hang glider?​

Edited October 12, 2015 by menzies233

[stament]

Sorry to hijack this but rather than start another thread as its related, does anyone know how to track an item posted with Singapore post omce its entered Thailand. On Singapore Post it says arrived in the country, but when I enter the same number in Thai post website it doesnt recognise it. Is it possible to track or des it then just become normal post?

[NanLaew]

Sorry to hijack this but rather than start another thread as its related, does anyone know how to track an item posted with Singapore post omce its entered Thailand. On Singapore Post it says arrived in the country, but when I enter the same number in Thai post website it doesnt recognise it. Is it possible to track or des it then just become normal post?

Thailand Post typically updates postal items from outside the country once they have been delivered or when an attempt at delivery has been made. Usually, when the latter happens, you will get a card in your mailbox saying that delivery has been attempted and to go collect it at your local post office with your ID. In my experience, it can take 7 to 10 days for anything to arrive at the door after it has been received at the airport and I am less than 2 hours from the airport.

[Mark123456]

Try to enter the Thai Post International EMS Tracking # into the British postal service (whatever it's named) online tracking service. It works when I EMS to the US and enter the Thai Post EMS tracking # into USPS.com. it shows article arrival stateside and each waypoint until final destination delivery.

Alas, I've seen no evidence that this works when going from the US to Thailand. EMS is a worldwide system, and the US postal tracking system is 100% compatible. Thai post seems not to enter the tracking info upon receipt of anything here in LOS. Once it leaves the states (or wherever?), you get nothing, unless and until it shows up at its destination. Many times, for me, nothing arrives.

Outbound EMS tracking may work, assuming the receiving country bothers to track the package. But for mail inbound to LOS, it's expensive and worthless, so save your money. Sending something to LOS registered, or via UPS, would likely be more reliable.

it's only expensive and worthless when you use the US Postal Service. They used to offer end-to-end tracking on cheaper services but now they only offer it on their most expensive offering - International Priority Express is it? The Royal Mail charge just £9.75 for small parcels that are tracked from the moment they arrive in Thailand until they reach your home. I think the USPS charge around $50 for a similar service. No idea why because they don't do any of the work once it's been loaded on a plane to Thailand. I realise the fact that the Royal Mail in the UK offer a much better service is of little use to you but you did say that the Thai post don't enter tracking info for anything received in Thailand and it's simply not true.

Edited June 28, 2016 by Mark123456